# Virtual Gastric Band — Weight Loss with Paul McKenna

> Hypnotherapy program for weight loss simulating a virtual gastric band. (iPhone/iPad app by Once Byten Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gastric-band/id889117930 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Once Byten Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/586015242)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Medical
- Price: $8.99
- Rating: 2.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 130 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2014-06-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gastric-band/id889117930/reviews.md

## What is Virtual Gastric Band?

This Virtual Gastric Band can help you lose weight when diets have failed you.

Do you want to lose weight? Do you not like what you see in your weight loss tracker? Have you tried diet plans, weight loss apps and more without positive results? Do you want to avoid using diet pills or having gastric band surgery?

A Hypnotic Gastric Band is a radical hypnotherapy procedure that uses a hypnotic trance to convince the mind that your body has had a gastric band fitted, making the body behave in a way that it has. In just seven life-changing days, Paul McKenna will guide you through the process and support you in achieving your weight loss goals.

In easy to follow steps, this Virtual Gastric Band App will help you move away from your diet plan and consider a balanced diet that will help you lose weight.

FEATURES

Easy to follow daily sessions with reminders.
Video and Audio Sessions that you can access at any time.
Innovative seven day hypnosis plan, presented by Paul McKenna, that will help you lose weight through the Hypnotic Gastric Band
Interactive hypnotherapy weightloss programme that is tailored to you
In-depth coaching and mentoring
Weight-loss tips in the form of hypnotherapy
Daily objectives to keep up your weight loss motivation
Personal tracking to help you monitor your progress

Why Choose the Virtual Gastric Band
Save thousands of pounds by avoiding life-changing surgery with a virtual gastric band
An easy-to-follow diet coach programme that you can complete at home
No physical surgery
No Scarring
No Forbidden Foods
Replace your diet tracker and weight loss apps

Say goodbye to failed fad diets and other diet apps with a virtual gastric band using the power of hypnosis, that will change your weight loss motivation. 

Paul McKenna, PhD. is an international best-selling author whose books have sold more than seven million copies and been translated into 32 languages. He is the number one hypnotherapist in the world, and is renowned for helping people overcome problems that usually take months to work through, in a matter of hours. Recognized by The Times of London as one of “the world’s most important modern self-help gurus.” 

Find out more at www.paulmckenna.com 

For support and questions please visit https://oncebyten.zendesk.com 

Do not use this app while driving or operating machinery, or if you suffer from epilepsy please consult your doctor first. Use the app when you can safely concentrate and in required situations relax completely.

## Key features

- Seven-day hypnosis plan
- Video and audio sessions
- Daily sessions with reminders
- Personalized hypnotherapy
- Weight loss tips
- Progress tracking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-gastric-band/id889117930/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2024-06-19*

I didn't experience any technological glitches, but the gastric band hypnosis just plain didn't work for me! What a waste of time and money!

### 3/5 — Content Great. App Freezes

*2021-03-18, version 3.0.29*

Every time I open the app it freezes. I have to power down phone and then turn it back on, so I won’t lose progress. The App works again when I do that. It is a shame that a technical glitch is interfering with McKenna helping people.

**Developer response:** Sorry that you are having an issue. Please just Force Close the App is this occurs, otherwise please get in touch with us through the support channel so that we can help. App Support.

### 4/5 — His voice is mesmerizing!!!

*2021-01-31, version 3.0.29*

I love this mans voice, it is perfect for hypnotism!!! I listen to this every single night, my only complaint is, i just wish there was an option to put the hypnotic gastric band session on endless repeat so it could play all night long, so my sub conscience can really absorb everything in that session. It is really helping me, I have been listening to paul for over two weeks now , and I feel better and better every day!!! 
But PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE put the endless repeat option on the gastric band session!!!!!!!!!!!!! Then I will give it 5 stars!!!

**Developer response:** Amazing, well done. Will pass your feedback to the Devs.
Good luck. App Support.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t Advance

*2020-10-28, version 3.0.29*

I was excited to try this Gastric Band App. I completed Day 1 but the app did not allow me to start Day 2. Waste of money!! 😤

### 1/5 — Doesn't work

*2016-04-08, version 1.2*

I really want this to work! I have seen Paul on tv and I thought he was great but I listened to the recordings without fail and at first I did my best to do as he said in the sessions. His words just didn't sink in. Maybe it will work on someone else.

### 3/5 — Can't relisten to the introduction

*2016-01-10, version 1.2*

I had a phone call come in midsession and I have to uninstall the app to go through the introduction.

### 5/5 — Great!

*2015-05-13, version 1.1*

Very easy to use and it works!

### 2/5 — Use for relaxation

*2015-01-18, version 1.1*

His voice and tone are very relaxing. That's the only reason I'm rating a two. As far as diet... does not work at all. Matter of fact, I gained 3 pounds the first three days using the app.

### 2/5 — Tried twice

*2014-11-18, version 1.1*

It did work for the first three days and became a big stress and ended up eating more. I tried one more week, started over and was the same. I think it should work well if you are strong enough. I tried the other app that takes 28days to the surgery day and this's been working quite well in fact. I've lost pretty much non with Paul's app, but the others, I already lost 10 pounds. So I'd say, as for hypnotic app, Paul's doesn't work really well.

### 1/5 — Don't Buy!!!!

*2014-10-08, version 1.0*

App crashes/never works

## Frequently asked questions about Virtual Gastric Band

### What is the Virtual Gastric Band app?

The Virtual Gastric Band app uses hypnotherapy to simulate the feeling of having a gastric band fitted, aiming to help users lose weight by altering their eating habits and perceptions.

### How long does the Virtual Gastric Band program take?

The program is structured as an innovative seven-day hypnosis plan designed by Paul McKenna to guide users through their weight loss journey.

### What kind of content does the Virtual Gastric Band app offer?

The app provides easy-to-follow daily sessions, including video and audio content, interactive hypnotherapy, in-depth coaching, and weight-loss tips presented as hypnotherapy.

### What are the benefits of using the Virtual Gastric Band app compared to surgery?

Users can save money by avoiding expensive surgery, and there are no physical scars or forbidden foods associated with using the app. It offers a non-invasive approach to weight loss.

### Is the Virtual Gastric Band app suitable for everyone?

The app is not recommended for use while driving or operating machinery. Individuals with epilepsy should consult their doctor first. It requires users to be able to concentrate and relax safely.

### What is the price of the Virtual Gastric Band app?

The Virtual Gastric Band app is available for a one-time purchase of $8.99.

### On which devices can I use the Virtual Gastric Band app?

The Virtual Gastric Band app is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is the Virtual Gastric Band app updated?

The app was last updated on July 6, 2020, with the latest version being 3.0.29.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.29 — 2020-07-06

Fixed Issue with Notifications reported by some users.
Fixed issue with Frozen Day
Simplified Navigation

### 3.0.28 — 2020-04-22

Smooth Design for the latest iOS
Small Bug Fixes

### 3.0.27 — 2018-08-01

We’ve worked hard to completely update your experience. There are lots of changes that we hope will make your plan progress more enjoyable and user-friendly.

All new design!
Completely upgraded iPad friendly experience. 
Full iOS 11 compatibility - Video sessions are fixed! 
Skip to any point in Sessions. 
Choose to sleep or wake up after Hypnosis. 
Lots and lots of bugs quashed - you asked, we listened.

v3.0.27 - Includes some minor bug fixes

### 3.0.19 — 2018-06-18

We’ve worked hard to completely update your experience. There are lots of changes that we hope will make your plan progress more enjoyable and user-friendly.

All new design!
Completely upgraded iPad friendly experience. 
Full iOS 11 compatibility - Video sessions are fixed! 
Skip to any point in Sessions. 
Choose to sleep or wake up after Hypnosis. 
Lots and lots of bugs quashed - you asked, we listened.

### 3.0.16 — 2018-05-30

We’ve worked hard to completely update your experience. There are lots of changes that we hope will make your plan progress more enjoyable and user-friendly.

All new design!
Completely upgraded iPad friendly experience. 
Full iOS 11 compatibility - Video sessions are fixed! 
Skip to any point in Sessions. 
Choose to sleep or wake up after Hypnosis. 
Lots and lots of bugs quashed - you asked, we listened.

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